The Mission

Mission Neighborhood Organizations

There are hundreds of community resources in the Mission, including
neighborhood and merchant organizations, boys and girls clubs, health
and senior centers, child care programs, and theater and dance performance
spaces.

The following list is intended to serve as a starting point to find organizations
that promote the history and culture of the Mission District.

Galaria de la Raza/Studio 242857 24th Street
(415)826-8009www.galeriadelaraza.org
A non profit arts organization that presents Chicano/Latino art exhibitions
and cultural programs, and serves as a cross-cultural and educational
resource for artists. Gift store and gallery are open 12-6 pm, Tue.-Sat.

Mission Dolores
3321 16th Street
(415)621-8203www.californiamissions.com/cahistory/dolores.html
Completed in 1791, the Mission is the oldest in tact building in San Francisco.
The Mission Basilica, Museum and Cemetery are open 9 am-4 pm with guided
tours by appointment.

Mission Economic Development Association
3505 - 20th Streetinfo@medasf.org
(415)282-3334www.medasf.org Serves the business community needs by packaging loans, providing technical
assistance and designing programs that contribute to the overall well-being
of the neighborhood and the diversity of its merchants.

Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center
348 Precita Avenue
(415)285-2287www.precitaeyes.org
Studio for planning and designing commissioned and portable murals and
a workshop for mural painting and other classes. Dedicated to enhancing
the environment through murals and educating the community in the process
of mural designs.

San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
35 Gilbert Streetwww.sfhcc.com
(415)861-2606www.sfhcc.com
Group that focuses on promoting, developing and advocating for Hispanic
business by providing information, referrals and business development
opportunities.

San Francisco History Association
P.O. Box 31097
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415)750-9986www.sanfranciscohistory.org
Assembles and promotes historical exhibits and shows. Holds monthly program
meetings, providing a distinctive forum and fellowship for both collectors
and history enthusiasts in San Francisco.

San Francisco Public Library: Mission Branch
300 Bartlett Street
(415)695-5090
Offers the largest general-interest Spanish language collection and collection
focusing on the history of Latino cultures, including Latino experience,
in the U.S.